Towage

Thirteen (13) towing companies operate a large fleet of tugs ranging from 700
HP to 3,500 HP. Some are equipped for salvage operations.

Fire Fighting Tugs

Employment of fire fighting tugs is not compulsory for tankers during loading
or discharging. The Port Los Angeles Harbour has five (5) fire boats and four
(4) fire boat stations located throughout the port.

The fire boat station at Berth 44, in San Pedro, houses Fire Boat No. 5.
The fire boat station at Berth 86, in San Pedro, houses Fire boat No. 2.
The fire boat station at Berth 194, in Wilmington, houses Fire boat Nos. 3
and 4.

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